Junaid Ali
- D.O.B.: 06/12/1995
- Player Type: Batsman/Wicket-Keeper and Batting All-Rounder (Spin)
- Placed: Blythe Cricket Club
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Playing Role: Right-handed Top Order Batsman, Wicket-Keeper, and Right-arm Leg Spin
- Coaching qualifications: None
- Recent teams: Central Punjab (Quaid-e-Azam Trophy)
- Entry route: International Sportspersons Visa
- Available: April to September
Syed Junaid Ali is a gifted Wicket-Keeper Batsman from Lahore, Pakistan. A hard-hitting Right-hander, Junaid is somewhat of a late bloomer by Pakistani standards and his progression in the First Class game was interrupted by the domestic restructure in 2018/19.
However, as is often the case, the cream rises and he’s become an integral part of the Central Punjab set up, particularly for red-ball cricket. A capable ‘keeper, Junaid was a regular for the Lahore age group teams throughout his youth and represent the Lahore West Zone in the Inter-District tournaments in 2015.
He pushed into the Central Punjab senior side after an outstanding 129 against Northern in the 2nd XI trophy. His 5 appearances in the 2021-22 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy were solid, with 190 runs @ 38.00 to go with 16 dismissals.
Seeking his first season in the UK in 2023, Junaid will be a good pick up for any UK club seeking a tidy gloveman that can play a major role in the top order next summer.
Player Statistics
View StatisticsTeam | Season | Matches | Innings | Runs |
---|---|---|---|---|
Central Punjab (First Class) | 2021-22 | 5 | 7 | 190 |
HS | Average | Catches | Stumpings | Best Bowling |
84* | 38.00 | 15 | 1 | – |
Team | Season | Matches | Innings | Runs |
Central Punjab 2nd XI (50-Over) | 2020-21 | 5 | 5 | 109 |
HS | Average | Catches | Stumpings | Best Bowling |
28 | 27.25 | 1 | 1 | – |